Bleeding Gums?

[acissej44]

Since about 6 weeks of pregnancy every time I brush. Normal/Not Normal?

[acissej44]

LMAO i get bloody boogers but didn't wanna put that cause i didn't know if that's common lol

[jenkaye21]

yep, i had that too.  plus nosebleeds every morning w my first pregnancy.  it was like, must i lose all this blood every day?!? LOL

[heatherlynn22]

you could mention it just so they know.

[acissej44]

it's helps a lot actually. should i mention it to my ob/gyn or anything or is it nothing at all to worry about

[heatherlynn22]

Swollen, red, tender gums that bleed when you floss or brush are a sign of pregnancy gingivitis, and they're a common complaint during pregnancy. (About half of moms-to-be have these symptoms.) The inflammation is caused by higher progesterone levels that make your gums more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque and by increased blood supply to your mouth.

hope that helps a bit more. i have never heard of bleeding gums being a sign of preeclampsia.

[acissej44]

k good to know, dumb question. but just feel better knowing that.somebody told me its a sign of preeclampsia and i was like greatttt

[heatherlynn22]

it's normal. my gums bled all the time. get a soft bristle tooth brush it's easier on your gums and will help reduce the bleeding.

[acissej44]

^^ Mmmm. idk if this makes a difference. but my blood pressure has been higher too. not HIGH just higher than my norm, i usually have low blood pressure.